Sr QA Automation Engineer

Axos Business Center, Corp; Manila; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Axos Business Center, Corp is seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to lead the design, development, and execution of automated testing solutions for enterprise banking and financial applications. The role emphasizes API testing, performance testing, and building scalable automation frameworks.

You will mentor teammates, drive QA governance, and collaborate with Product, Development, and Production Support to deliver high-quality software while integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance and Test Automation.
• Proven experience building and maintaining automated testing frameworks.
• Strong experience testing enterprise applications across Web, API, Database, and Mobile platforms.
• Experience leading QA initiatives within Agile development environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reusable automated testing frameworks and scripts; lead automation across Web, API, Database, and Mobile testing.
• Perform advanced API testing using Postman and other tools; validate RESTful services and integrations.
• Design and execute performance, load, stress, and scalability testing; identify bottlenecks with BlazeMeter and JMeter.
• Validate data integrity across SQL databases; perform complex queries for test validation.
• Lead QA governance, defect triage, and drive continuous improvements in QA processes and automation coverage.
• Collaborate with PM, Product Owners, Developers, BAs, and Production Support; mentor junior/mid QA engineers on automation.

Skills

Automation testing

REST API testing

Postman

JMeter

SQL

CI/CD

Mentoring

QA leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering

Tools

Postman

TestIM

BlazeMeter

JMeter

Azure DevOps

GitHub

Jira

Job description

Axos Business Center, Corp

About This Job

We are seeking a Senior QA Automation Engineer to lead the design, development, and execution of automated testing solutions that ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of enterprise banking and financial applications. This role is ideal for a seasoned QA professional with strong expertise in test automation, API testing, performance testing, and quality engineering. The Senior QA Automation Engineer will play a key role in establishing testing best practices, improving automation coverage, mentoring team members, and partnering with Product, Development, and Production Support teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Test Automation Leadership

Design, develop, and maintain scalable, reusable, and robust automated testing frameworks and scripts. Lead automation efforts across Web, API, Database, and Mobile application testing. Evaluate and recommend automation tools, frameworks, and testing strategies to improve quality and efficiency. Ensure automated tests are integrated into CI/CD pipelines and release processes.

Functional & API Testing

Review business requirements, user stories, and technical specifications to identify test scenarios and quality risks. Create and maintain comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test data. Perform advanced API testing using Postman and other API testing tools. Validate RESTful services, integrations, and backend processes.

Performance & Load Testing

Design and execute performance, load, stress, and scalability testing activities. Utilize BlazeMeter and JMeter to identify bottlenecks, performance issues, and system constraints. Analyze performance results and provide recommendations to improve application stability and scalability.

Database & Backend Validation

Validate data integrity across SQL databases and backend systems. Execute complex database queries to support test validation and troubleshooting. Collaborate with developers and database teams to resolve data-related defects and performance issues.

Quality Assurance & Governance

Interpret and apply business rules, workflows, and complex system logic to ensure software quality and consistency. Lead defect triage sessions and work closely with development teams to resolve issues. Establish quality metrics, reporting standards, and testing best practices. Drive continuous improvements in QA processes, methodologies, and automation coverage.

Collaboration & Mentorship

Partner closely with Project Managers, Product Owners, Developers, Business Analysts, and Production Support teams. Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, backlog refinement, retrospectives, and release planning. Mentor junior and mid-level QA engineers on automation best practices, testing methodologies, and quality standards. Serve as a subject matter expert for testing strategies and automation initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience

5+ years of experience in Software Quality Assurance and Test Automation. Proven experience building and maintaining automated testing frameworks. Strong experience testing enterprise applications across Web, API, Database, and Mobile platforms. Experience leading QA initiatives within Agile development environments.

Technical Skills

Strong automation testing experience using modern automation frameworks and tools. Hands-on experience with: Postman TestIM BlazeMeter JMeter Extensive experience with REST API testing and integration validation. Strong SQL skills and database testing experience. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Experience using defect and test management tools.

Additional Experience

Strong understanding of: Test Automation Framework Design Functional Testing Regression Testing Integration Testing Performance Testing User Acceptance Testing Support Defect Management Lifecycle. Experience supporting enterprise applications in production environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Banking, Financial Services, or FinTech environments.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, GitHub, Jira, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and SDLC methodologies.
• Experience testing cloud-based applications and distributed systems.
• Exposure to monitoring and observability platforms.
• Experience with Tridium is a strong advantage.
• Familiarity with security, performance, and accessibility testing practices.

About Axos

Born digital-first, Axos delivers financial tools and services that allow individuals, small businesses, and companies to access and manage their money how, when, and where they want. We're a diverse team of dynamic, insightful, and independent innovators who are excited to provide technology-driven solutions that offer unbeatable value to our customers. Axos Financial is our holding company and is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "AX" (NYSE: AX). Learn More about working at Axos Business Center

Pre-Employment Background Check, Medical, and Drug Test: All offers are contingent upon the candidate successfully passing a credit check, criminal background check, and pre-employment medical and drug screening.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Axos is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital status, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, physical disability, mental disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Job Functions and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit for extended periods of time. Manual dexterity and coordination are required while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard and mouse, calculator, telephone, copiers, etc. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

We're a team of relentless innovators that are challenging the status quo through smart, pro-consumer financial products and services. We got our start in 2000, as an online bank - when the idea of banking online was almost unthinkable. Since then, We've evolved to add commercial banking, commercial lending, investment, clearing, and fiduciary services to our toolbox. As modern life continues to present new challenges for clients, we step up and find creative ways to solve them.